How can I protect myself from phishing emails and websites?

Alibaba.com is committed to promoting and providing a safe and fair trading environment to all users. To prevent yourself from becoming a victim of a phishing website, please be aware that if you suspect the website you’re on is a fake Alibaba.com site, leave this website immediately and report it to Alibaba.com.

The following are case studies on typical phishing emails or websites:

Phishing emails ask you to click a link and direct you to a fake website (which often looks very similar to the real one) where you are asked to enter personal information such as your member ID and password. Phishing emails take a number of forms, including the following:

You may be asked to 1. Renew your membership 2. Sign in to resolve complaints 3. View details because your membership agreement has been changed 5. Complete your member profile for registration 6. Check unread security messages 7. View details as a buyer has sent you a transaction request 8. Sign into your account in order to keep it active 9. Confirm the authenticity of your email address

These emails claim that you can upgrade to become a Gold Supplier for only a fraction of the current price. The links and buttons (e.g. Upgrade Now) contained in these emails will then direct you to a scam website where you are asked to make payment.